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What does the Bible say about persecution against the church?

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The Bible affirms that persecution is part of the Christian experience, as seen in Acts 8:1-4, where believers were scattered and continued to preach the Word.

In Acts 8:1-4, we witness the early church facing intense persecution led by Saul, who consents to Stephen's death. This event acts as a catalyst for the gospel to spread; the believers, instead of retreating, went everywhere preaching the Word. The persecution they faced was not just an attack on them as individuals but a spiritual assault aimed at undermining the church. Such tribulations are seen throughout scripture as instruments in God's sovereign plan, pushing His people to proclaim the truth of the gospel even more fervently.
Scripture References: Acts 8:1-4

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